Annual

Kick off the Year of the Pig with China Institute’s signature New Year Celebration for families. The festival opens with a lion dance followed by New Year-themed workshops and activities including dumpling making, lantern-making, Music at China Institute workshops, Chinese New Year Woodblock Printing with Dr. Li Mingjie, a puppet performance by Yu’er Liu, face painting, New Year treats, games, and a special music performance by the Stephanie Chou Trio.

Bring your pets and/or kids to take their photos with Santa at the Battery Park Veterinary Hospital. For a donation of $5 or more, receive a printed portrait with Santa. Proceeds will go to Animal Care and Control of NYC. Snacks and drinks will be served.

Date: Tuesday, December 18th

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Age(s): Pets and children welcome

Cost: Free, but donations of $5 or more get you a printed portrait with santa!

The museum’s annual Native Art Market features one-of-a-kind traditional and contemporary items for purchase directly from artisans. Nearly 40 Native artists from North and South America participate in the weekend market, offering a wide selection of handcrafted items, including jewelry, bead work, pottery, prints, and sculpture.

Date: Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, December 2nd

Time: 10:00 am — 5:00 pm

Location: One Bowling Green (National Museum of the American Indian, Diker Pavilion)

Light Up Luminaries signals the start of the holiday season with an evening full of fun and holiday cheer as Brookfield Place celebrates the spectacular light installation and holiday tradition. Enjoy free ice skating and performances on The Rink on the waterfront, sweet treats, and music by the Original Dickens Carolers featuring MC Beats and Joe McGinty and The Loser’s Lounge!

The New York Stock Exchange is hosting their 95th annual lighting of the NYSE Christmas Tree and it is open to the public. The event features musical artists, local corporate partners, and a variety of neighborhood sponsors at this community event. Entertainment kicks off at 2:30 pm and the official tree lighting takes place at 5 pm, after the 4 pm bell closes. Be on the lookout for the cast of Billions from Showtime to light the holiday tree. Bundle up the kiddos and enjoy this downtown holiday tradition.

Date: Thursday, November 29th

Time: 2:30pm – 6:00pm

Location: 11 Wall Street (in front of the NYSE)

Age: All

Cost: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: Catch performances from the Radio City Rockettes and Anastasia the Musical!

For more information and to see the complete line up of entertainment, please visit their website HERE!